Children should arrive on the school grounds no earlier than 8:30 A.M. School personnel will not be available to supervise children before this time.

Children will be admitted into the building at 8:30 A.M.

School Cancellation, Delayed Opening or Early Dismissal:

During storms when the opening of schools is in doubt or early dismissal is a concern, parents are advised to check the District Website, call the District HOTLINE or tune in to Radio Station 1350 AM WNLK or Cablevision CANNEL 12 for the latest report. Please do not call the school for this information.Often when this circumstance develops, all of our phone lines will be busy.

DistrictHOTLINE: 203-854-4123

Radio stations: WNLK 1350 AM WEBE 108 FM

Television Stations: WTNH (Channel 8) and CABLEVISION (News 12)

BUSES

§ Jefferson Science Magnet School is served by 6 buses, morning and afternoon.

Please note all routes are subject to change without prior notice. Please make sure that students arrive at stops 15 minutes prior to the scheduled time and allow up to 15 minutes after for the bus to arrive, this is to allow for any unscheduled changes that may occur (i.e. traffic or weather).

Questions concerning buses should be addressed to the school: Telephone: 203-899-2870 Fax: 203-899-2874

§ Complaints concerning buses should be addressed to the Coordinator of Transportation: 203-854-4074.

VISITORS

§ All parents and other visitors are requested to report to the office upon entering the building. The office is located on the second floor.

§ No one should be in the halls or in the classrooms without a badge after the 8:45 A.M. bell rings for the start of school. Anyone who is in the school with a badge after school has officially started must have a specific assignment.

§ Lunches, sneakers or other forgotten items can be dropped off at the main office.

§ Conferences before or after school are encouraged. Please call the office to arrange an appointment.

ABSENCES

Each day when your child is absent for illness or for any reason, families must call the Jefferson School office prior to 8:00 AM and leave a message (203-899-2870 ext. 2). This will alert us to not expect your child in school. This is for the safety of your child. Any child absent without calling us will get a call from the office.

When returning to school, you child must return to school with a note giving the reason for the child’s absence.

In the case of a prolonged absence (three days or more) or communicable disease, please call our School Nurse, Mrs. Jaeger at 203-899-2870 ext. 3 and send a note when your child returns to school.

DISMISSALS

Parent drop-off and pickup areas are often congested. For this reason we ask that all parents who are coming into the school in the morning or at dismissal to please park in the parking lot on the Grandview side of the school. In the parking lot and on Grandview Avenue, please obey the traffic signs. This is for the safety of our children.

Please send a note giving the reason for the request for an early dismissal. Reasons for “Early Dismissals” should be for extenuating purposes only, i.e, doctor’s appointment, etc., reasons other than this impact the amount of instruction time for your child and disrupts the class already in session.

Early dismissal can be made only to a responsible adult.

If your child is to be picked up by someone other than yourself or if he/she is to go home with a classmate, or if his/her normal mode of transportation requires a change, two notes are necessary.

A note from the parent/guardian giving permission for the change and a note from the

“receiving adult” acknowledging the responsibility of caring for your child is required.

PARKING

PLEASE. USE ONLY THE DESIGNATED PARKING SPACES IN THE LOT ACROSS FROM GRANDVIEW AVENUE FOR DROPPING OFF OR PICKING UP YOUR CHILD.

When dropping off your child, do not get out of your car. Children should exit at the end of the parking lot and cross Grandview Street with the Crossing Guard.

STAFF ONLY PARKING – The parking lot on the north side of the school is for staff only. Children are not to be dropped off in this area.

IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY:

Parents are advised by the Norwalk Board of Education to accompany their elementary school children to school Bus Stops each morning and to meet them in the afternoon. THAT IS A “MUST” FOR PARENTS OF KINDERGARDEN STUDENTS.

In the event of an emergency early dismissal, plans should be made for your children to be in the care of a responsible adult (yourself or someone designated by you). Please discuss the plans with your child.

STUDENT EMERGENCY INFORM
ATION CARDS

Please complete the Student Emergency Information card and return it to school. This formprovides the school with important information and directions should we need to dismiss early or evacuate the building.

LUNCH PROCEDURE

Free lunches or reduced price lunches are available for those who qualify. Details will be sent home to every family. A completed application must be submitted if a child is to participate in the program. You can download the application on the link below.

Our school received the HealthierUS School Challenge Bronze Award as part of the First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” campaign. Read more: click here!

For application and lunch menu click on the veggies

LUNCH/RECESS SCHEDULE

11:15-11:45 Kindergarten

11:45-12:15 First

12:06-12:36 Second

12:25-12:55 Third

12:40-1:10 Fourth

1:00-1:30 Fifth

STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE

Envelopes for all students attending Jefferson Science Magnet School will be distributed at the beginning of the school year. Please return regardless of whether or not insurance is desired.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

All students will participate regularly in physical education classes. Please provide a pair of sneakers for your child.

OTHER

§ Cell phones are not permitted per Board of Education Policy.

To view a Video Tutorial: "Six Basic Rules for Children and Social Media" click here.

§ Valuables: Please do not allow your child to bring valuable items such as jewelry, coins, card collections, special gifts, etc. to school. The school will not be responsible for missing valuables.

§ Money for such items as lunch, insurance, photos, etc. should be sent to school in a sealed envelope clearly marked with student’s name and room number.